Mandarin-Speaking Companion Caregiver / Homemaker – Wellesley, MA

Home Matters Caregiving - Greater Boston North / West; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Paid training

Referral program

Job summary

Home Matters Caregiving - Greater Boston North / West is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to provide compassionate in-home care in the Wellesley area. You will engage clients with meaningful activities, assist with light housekeeping, and help with errands and meal preparation.

The role requires 6 months of caregiving experience, Mandarin fluency, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a background check. Various shifts are available including day and evening hours.

Qualifications

• 6 months of caregiving, home care, companionship, homemaking, or a related role.
• Fluent or conversational Mandarin is required; conversational Cantonese or Japanese is a plus.
• Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Schedule may change based on the client’s needs.
• Compassionate, patient, and approachable, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable engaging clients in friendly conversation and meaningful activities and encouraging social interaction.
• Experience with or willingness to perform light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, and errands.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for groceries and other client-related errands.
• Ability to pass a background check and communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and engage clients in meaningful conversations, activities, and social interaction.
• Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, tidying, dishes, and maintaining a clean and safe home environment.
• Assist with errands, shopping, and other routine household tasks as needed.
• Prepare meals and snacks according to the client’s preferences and dietary needs.
• Assist with basic personal care needs, such as grooming, dressing, and toileting, as needed.
• Provide medication reminders as directed by the client’s care plan.
• Provide support with safe mobility and daily routines as appropriate.
• Offer support and supervision for clients with memory loss or cognitive changes.

Skills

Mandarin language

Communication skills

Compassionate

Job description

Overview

Join Home Matters Caregiving, a trusted in-home care agency serving the Greater Boston West area. We provide everything from companionship to end-of-life hospice care, and we’re committed to supporting our caregivers with the training, resources, and professional growth they need to succeed.

Primary Duties

• Provide companionship and engage clients in meaningful conversations, activities, and social interaction.
• Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, tidying, dishes, and maintaining a clean and safe home environment.
• Assist with errands, shopping, and other routine household tasks as needed.
• Prepare meals and snacks according to the client’s preferences and dietary needs.

Additional/ As-Needed Duties

• Assist with basic personal care needs, such as grooming, dressing, and toileting, as needed.
• Provide medication reminders as directed by the client’s care plan.
• Provide support with safe mobility and daily routines as appropriate.
• Offer support and supervision for clients with memory loss or cognitive changes.
• Observe and communicate any changes in the client’s needs, condition, or routine to the appropriate family member or care team.

Requirements

• 6 months of experience in caregiving, home care, companionship, homemaking, or a related role.
• Fluent or conversational Mandarin is required; conversational Cantonese or Japanese is a plus.
• Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Schedule may change based on the client’s needs.
• Compassionate, patient, and approachable, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable engaging clients in friendly conversation and meaningful activities and encouraging social interaction.
• Experience with or willingness to perform light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, and errands.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for groceries and other client-related errands.
• Ability to pass a background check and communicate clearly in English.

Why Work With Us?

• Flexible Scheduling - Work when it fits your life
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
• Specialized Alzheimer’s & Dementia Training
• 24/7 Office Support - We’re always here to help

Join our team of dedicated professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Your role as a Personal Care Assistant is vital in providing compassionate care that enhances the well-being of our clients.

Job Type: Full time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Referral program

Schedule

• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift
• Live-In

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person